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1
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What two brands of sweet, semi-sparkling rosé became the face of Portuguese wine after WWII?

A

Lancers

Mateus

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What does the term “garrafeira” indicate on a bottle of Portuguese wine?

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Red- aged for minimum 30 months including 12 months in bottle.

White/Rosé - aged for a minimum 12 months including 6 months in bottle.

Vintage garrafeira Port style, as pioneered by Niepoort has a separate connotation: following barrel aging, Port is matured in glass demijohns for a minimum 8 years.

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What does “Colheita Seleccionada” indicate on a bottle of Portuguese wine?

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Minimum 1% higher ABV than that established by the regional appellation.

“Reserva” indicates .5% ABV more

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What is “Casta” in terms of Portuguese wines?

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Grape

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What is the most widely-planted grape in Portugal?

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Castelão

Given the synonym “Periquita” by J.M. da Fonseca

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What is a synonym for Tinta Roriz?

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Tempranillo (Spain)

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What is a synonym for Jaen?

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Mencía (Spain)

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Name 2 synonyms for Touriga Nacional

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Bical Tinto

Mortágua Preto

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